� � Phil Reese is the Manager of Digital Initiatives and web editor at the Washington Blade. Before coming to the Blade in 2011, Reese contributed to a number of both web and print publications around the nation, and co-hosted the only weekly LGBT politics roundtable show, Same Sex Sunday, which was available for download via podcast. Reese received his Masters of Library and Information Science for the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and his Bachelor's degree in English and Communication from Central Michigan University. He is a Detroit native, and has been following stories related to leaders of the LGBT community and its advocacy organizations for over 10 years. Google

Anti-gay group considers Google boycott

Reaction to “Legalize Love” campaign, meant to raise awareness of laws criminalizing homosexuality around the world, in hopes of eliminating those laws

July 20, 2012 | Comments Off

Former NBA star renews vows at gay bar

The former NBA star's wife told the crowd "...we want you all to be able to get married too, when you want to."

July 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Boy Scouts reaffirm anti-gay stance

"With organizations including the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Boys & Girls Club and the U.S. military allowing gay Americans to participate, the Boy Scouts of America need to find a way to treat all children and their parents fairly."

July 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Animal instinct

Rising star Sebastian Stan brings depth to gay role on Sigourney Weaver-helmed political family series

July 20, 2012 | Comments Off

Best of Gay D.C. – last chance to nominate before voting begins.

Your last chance to nominate your favorites in gay D.C. before the vote begins August 10th!

July 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Fast Five Fix: July 20

The 'Chick' has just hit the Fil-an. Also, Dan Savage nominated for Emmy in Children's category, San Diego Pride will make history, all gay men are cheaters, and more

July 20, 2012 | Comments Off

Win two tickets to ‘The Normal Heart’

We want to send you to 'The Normal Heart' at Arena Stage, friend us, follow us, or subscribe to be entered to win.

July 19, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: July 18

The Guardian: Jane Lynch is the world's most powerful gay, Elton invites the crazies in, Boy Scouts consult hate group on gay policy, Westboro to protest Stallone funeral

July 18, 2012 | Comments Off

Fast Five Fix: July 17

What's all over Lady Gaga? Chick-Fil-A doubles down on anti-gay stance, George Lopez vs. GOProud, Florida Lt. Gov. disses lesbians, and special Frank Ocean/gay hip-hop coverage

July 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

Lesbian political action committee forms

Group includes actress Jane Lynch, tennis legend Billie Jean King, lesbian Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, Urvashi Vaid and Sarah Schmidt

July 16, 2012 | 1 Comment